The Bach Sinfonia presents concerts, lectures, and other programs for music lovers and the general public aimed to further a deeper understanding of the variety of styles, composers and masterpieces of the baroque, pre-classical and classical periods. Sinfonia aims to create programs different from the standard classical music concert by providing an educational component within each concert that combines listening entertainment with a learning experience. Each program is crafted to expose, inform, and introduce a broad public to different facets of early music, its practices, history, and sociology.

We present a core series of at least four subscription concerts annually, and additional open performances and educational events for the greater metropolitan Washington, D.C., area. All performances are exclusively on period instruments, performed by highly skilled specialists in the field.

In addition, Sinfonia and director Daniel Abraham frequently undertakes archival research into lesser-known works that are subsequently edited specifically for premiere presentations as part of our concert season. It is this kind of commitment to making every concert an enlightening experience that sets Sinfonia apart.

Plus many additional modes of learning:

Discussions During the Concert: Daniel Abraham, The Bach Sinfonia's music and artistic director, is also an accomplished music historian. Mixing amusing anecdotes with musical information about each piece throughout the performance, our director always adds something special each program as he sheds a new light onto the concert-going experience.

Post-Show Discussions: The music director and several members of the orchestra are always available to speak to concert attendees after the performance. As part of the open atmosphere of Sinfonia concerts, the audience is always welcome to ask questions, make comments, or engage in conversation after every performance.

Sinfonia in Your World: Throughout the year, Daniel Abraham and members of the orchestra visit local community centers, Chambers of Commerce, clubs, and schools to play and talk about eighteenth-century music, its composers, and history. Contact us to invite the Sinfonia to visit your group.